RIH
Río Hato
Panama
4,748 km
2,951 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
4,748 km
2,951 mi / 2,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Panama
Heading
168°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

RIH SCL
Airport Name Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code RIH SCL
ICAO Code MPSM SCEL
City Río Hato Santiago
Country Panama Chile
Timezone America/Panama America/Santiago
Elevation 105 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 8.380000, -80.130000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Río Hato (RIH) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) in Río Hato, Panama to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 4,748 kilometers (2,951 miles / 2,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Panama with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:06 in Río Hato, it's 07:06 in Santiago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,450 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Río Hato (RIH) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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